Astéracées • Tagetes patula

Carmen Marigold - Organic

"A compact and warm-hearted marigold, a reliable companion for flowerbeds and vegetable gardens."

$4.49

Number of seeds

The 'Carmen' marigold belongs to those varieties of Tagetes that naturally find their place in a vibrant garden. Its luminous flowers and compact habit make it a discreet but constant presence throughout the summer, equally at home in the vegetable garden or among flowers.

Easy to sow, it guides the gardener in a respectful approach to cultivation, where each plant contributes to the balance of the space. Whether planted in borders, pots, or flowerbeds, 'Carmen' punctuates the cycle of seasons with its generous and regular blooms, offering a colorful focal point in the heart of the garden.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional
  • Growth: Summer growth

Note: Sensitive to frost; needs warmth to get a good start and regular watering in a container.

Marigolds like 'Carmen' are primarily cultivated for their ornamental value: borders, flowerbeds, pots, and containers. Some marigold varieties are used in cooking or herbal teas, but the specific uses of the 'Carmen' variety are not documented here.

In garden tradition, it is mainly used to structure flowerbeds, create rhythm in walkways and bring a warm touch to the vegetable garden.

Carmen Marigold - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-20 days

Germination temperature

21° to 27° Celsius

Sowing depth

Surface sowing - without covering the soil

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 60 days

Distance between plants

20 cm

Distance between rows

30 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Average plant height

30 cm

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